Eldon Grove Academy as part of Extol Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

Any post at our school is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of any role advertised with confidence through the medium of English.

We currently have the following vacancies at Eldon Grove Academy. 

Classroom Assistant 

Permanent

For September 2025

37 hours per week, term time only + 5 additional days (195 days)

Band 5  £24,790 (whole time)

(Actual salary £21,417-£21,902)

We are looking to appoint for September 2025, a committed and highly effective classroom assistant who will contribute to meeting the needs of all pupils in all aspects of the Primary Curriculum and the wider life of the school. The post, in the first instance, is for Year 1.  The successful applicant will become part of a forward thinking stand out school which became part of the Extol Trust on 1st July 2013.  

The successful candidate should have:

• the ability to work with groups and individual pupils under the guidance of a teacher;
• the ability to inspire, engage and motivate children to learn;
• Experience of working with children in Early Years or KS1;
• A good knowledge, and understanding, of Development Matters and the National Curriculum for KS1;
• A good knowledge, and understanding, of intervention;
• High expectations and experience of working as part of a team;
• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability. 

In return, we offer:

• A strong, supportive and inclusive school ethos;
• A talented and hardworking team of staff;
• A committed approach to school improvement and development of all staff;
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Local Governing Body. 

Closing Date for applications:  Friday 12th September 2025 (noon)

Shortlisting: Friday 12th September (pm)

Interviews will be held on:  Wednesday 17th September 2025

Completed application forms can be sent to admin@eldongroveacademy.co.uk or posted to Eldon Grove Academy by the closing date specified.  Correct postage costs are the responsibility of the applicant. 

Further information and application form can be found below:

Please also see Extol Trust website for vacancies at other schools within our Trust.